Golden Yogurt Doughnuts with Cardamom Syrup

1.In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, instant dry yeast, sugar, and starch. Mix well to ensure the yeast is evenly distributed.

2.In a separate bowl, mix the warm water and yogurt until smooth. Gradually add this mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.

3.Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.

4.Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out to about 1/2 inch thickness on a floured surface. Use a doughnut cutter or two round cutters to cut out doughnut shapes. Place the cut doughnuts on a floured baking sheet and let them rise for another 30 minutes.

5.While the doughnuts are rising, prepare the cardamom syrup. In a saucepan, combine 3 cups of sugar, 1 cup of water, lemon juice, and crushed cardamom grains. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and let it cool.

6.In a deep frying pan, heat corn oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Carefully add the doughnuts to the hot oil, frying them in batches until they are golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried doughnuts to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

7.Once all the doughnuts are fried, drizzle the cooled cardamom syrup generously over each doughnut. Serve warm and enjoy your fluffy, fragrant treats!